With second-round pick Ty Sambrailo now working at the bookend slot, the Broncos are set to play four new starters upfront come September. That's hardly an inviting scenario for 39-year-old Peyton Manning, but guard Louis Vasquez -- the lone familiar face -- insists the line won't make excuses.

Vasquez talked about the reshuffling as a "chance to see what these young guys are about," adding: "I'm the only man left standing that's been on the line for the last three years. I put it upon myself to be the anchor."

Clady's loss is rough for the Broncos, but he was far from pristine last season. If anything, the timing of his injury serves as a silver lining. Sambrailo and friends now have the rest of the offseason to work together in learning coach Gary Kubiak's zone-blocking scheme.

After what Kubiak did with Baltimore's front five last season, we aren't about to write off Denver's newbies just yet.